Thoughts on things that matter for time and eternity…

Peaceful Coexistence

It was my charming little nephew’s 5th birthday yesterday and his mom and dad decided to bring him (and us!) to an oceanarium! Much to my delight, observing the various sea animals and plants under water was such a soothing experience! Not to mention watching the world-famous sunset by the bay at dinner time, and feeling the cool breeze on our faces as we listened to the waves gently rushed to shore. A calming, peaceful moment for me indeed!
I thought it was amazing how those schools of fish coexist in enormous aquariums—practically dwarfing the tourists coming in—swimming around for many hours without bumping into each other! Aside from the colorful fishes, I enjoyed the corals, starfishes, sharks, eels, and the scuba diver! Nyahaha! 🙂
There was an interesting pair that caught our fancy. It was a stingray swimming all over the place with another kind of regular-looking fish swimming directly under it at the same speed—as if they were two friends playing and protecting each other from the rest of the sea world—although they were apparently too different. There was some sort of rhythm and order under water that I found not only mysterious, but elegant as well. No doubt a living proof of an Omnipotent Creator who oversees those beautiful, magnificent creatures!
As we sat in the middle of the aquarium tunnel gazing at the lovely aquatic animals above and around us, I thought of what similarities those fishes have with human beings in terms of striving to coexist peacefully without figuratively bumping into each other. How we, as human beings, have our own goals and aspirations in life and in trying to reach them might have to specifically divert our paths to avoid clashing with other people’s course.
There are times when doing this becomes difficult, especially when lives are mingled with those we care about and conflicts arise due to differing opinions. But then again, another major difference that we have with the fishes is that we are thinking creatures and are thus capable of evaluating situations in an intelligent manner.
It’s a relief to be reminded that the measure of our existence goes way beyond just being baked, grilled, fried, or broiled at the end of the day. It entails even much more than being showcased within the confines of a massive oceanarium. And if we are to reach our divine potential, I guess we must follow the example of the stingray and its friend. Because in order to survive, one essential thing we must learn is to coexist amicably with other human creatures on this habitat—no matter if they are starfish-like, shark-like, eel-like, or in alien form such as the scuba diver!! 🙂

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What a wonderful insight you have! You are blessed with such inspiration! And I thank you for sharing that gift to many of us. This will even be passed on to our posterity. Imagine its eternal impact? Thanks so much!

We may already know the messages that you have shared, but linking them to what you saw even gives more meaning and confirmation.

I thank God for creating us, His most beautiful creations, in His own image and likeness, with divine potentials. Remembering who I am at all times and that all of us are His children, give the eternal perspective of our journey here on earth.

Hey, Ate Cherry! You did it again! What a beautiful insight you have about the scene in the aquarium. I often wonder how these sea creatures go in harmony in the sea despite multiple existence of other creatures too. Which reminds me of staying on the path that leads to the Most High, which in turn, if followed, will give us the harmony in life we need especially during these times of turmoil and confusion.

Your message awakened my thoughts about God’s creation. How special are we in terms of human existence as compared with other plant and animal life. Our mind had the ability to reason and understand. Our image is in the likeness of our creator who is supreme. We have the capability to demonstrate our intelligence to the higher level of knowledge. So wonderful are our potentials to bring goodness to everyone.

The harmony we share with our kind are all expression of Gods love. We see those ailing ones being treated well, victims of tragedy get a helping hand, the poor received relief, the naked clothed and fed. But most important of all is that many people were deliver from darkness to light. The beauty of this eventuality in life as converts is we synchronize together while striving to reach the ultimate eternal destiny. No wonder that we could bring our family back to heavenly home as we passed through this mortal aquarium of probation. Let no one be left behind. Hold on the iron rod.

Wow! That is just such a nice thought! I don’t know if these will ever be published or if they are even worthy to be put together in a book. 🙂 But THANKS for the support, Sai! Makes my heart flutter. 🙂 Thank you!